Author: DJ Rays Music
“PERFECT” by ED SHEERAN
The song “Perfect” is a romantic ballad that was recorded by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. It became 2017’s #1 Christmas single, and in 2018 (at the MTV Video Music Awards) it received nominations for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Video”. An instant classic, this popular track topped the charts in multiple countries around the world, including Australia, Sweden, Greece, Italy, France, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few). On this very day, December 24th 2017, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKY MARTIN
Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer who is often regarded as a pioneer of the Latin pop explosion (in the late 1990s). Some of his most popular songs include “She’s All I Ever Had”, The Cup of Life”, “She Bangs”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his illustrious career, he has earned many accolades, including 2 Grammy Awards, 2 AMAs, A Guiness World Record, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this very day, December 24th…
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“CANDLE IN THE WIND’97” by ELTON JOHN
“Candle in the Wind ‘97″ is a classic ballad that was recorded by English singer and pianist, Elton John. It was originally released (in 1974) but was rewritten as a tribute to Princess Diana (after her tragic death). In 1998, this renewed version won the Grammy Award for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance”. It went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time, topping the charts in numerous countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few). On this very day, December 23rd…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDIE VEDDER
Eddie Vedder is an American Singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist of the Alternative rock band, Pearl Jam. Dubbed as the “most popular American rock band of the 90s”, this group released many hot tracks, including “Jeremy”, “Even Flow”, “Last Kiss”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #7 on its list of the “Best Lead Singers of All-Time”, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…
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“ME & MRS. JONES” by BILLY PAUL
“Me and Mrs. Jones” is a classic soul ballad that was recorded by American R&B singer, Billy Paul. The lyrics within tell the story of an extramarital affair between the narrator and a woman referred to as “Mrs. Jones”. In 1973, this song earned Billy Paul a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male”, and in 2018, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 22nd 1972, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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R.I.P. JOE COCKER
Joe Cocker was a bluesy-rock singer who was born in Yorkshire, England on May 20th, 1944. He was particularly known for his soulful interpretations of other artists’ songs, including “Unchain My Heart”, “The Letter”, “With a Little Help from My Friends”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 1983, he won a Grammy Award for his song “Up Where We Belong” (a duet with Jennifer Warnes), and in 2008, Rolling Stone magazine included him on its list of the “100 Greatest…
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